Colorado vs South Dakota for CNS Licensing

Total Fees

$75

$100

Timeline

4-8 wks

Renewal Fee

$108

$100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Colorado	South Dakota
Total Fees	$75 ✓	$100
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$100
Exam Fee	N/A	N/A
Processing Time	4-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$108	$100 ✓
CE Hours	2 hrs	N/A
NLC Compact Member	No	No

Key Differences

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Cost

Colorado is $25 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

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Renewal Cost

South Dakota has lower renewal fees at $100 per cycle.

Winner: South Dakota

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Colorado $75

vs South Dakota ($100)

Faster Processing

Colorado 4-8 wks

vs South Dakota (4-8 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

South Dakota $100

vs Colorado ($108)

Colorado Board

Colorado Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full Colorado CNS requirements →

South Dakota Board

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Official Website →

Full South Dakota CNS requirements →

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